The central character is Anna, who works at a local hospital. She is trying to support her alcoholic husband and teenage son on her own. Money is tight, and there are conflicts in the house every day. Despite still being in school, Anna's son Alexander wants to help his mother. Sasha knows of a remedy for their troubles: the marsh marigold is about to bloom, and if they make a wish over it, everything will improve. However, things only get worse with each passing day...